Saxbie History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

The name Saxbie belongs to the early history of Britain, it's origins lie with the Anglo-Saxons. It is a product of their having lived in the parish of Saxby in the counties of Lincolnshire and Leicestershire. The surname Saxbie is an example of a habitation name which forms a broad category of surnames that were derived from place-names. They were derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads. As a general rule, the greater the distance between an individual and their homeland, the larger the territory they were named after. For example, a person who only moved to another parish would be known by the name of their original village, while people who migrated to a different country were often known by the name of a region or country from which they came.

Early Origins of the Saxbie family

The surname Saxbie was first found in Lincolnshire where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.

Early History of the Saxbie family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Saxbie research. Another 75 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1616 and 1658 are included under the topic Early Saxbie History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Saxbie Spelling Variations

Until the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Saxbie include Saxby, Saxbe, Saxbie, Saxby and others.

Early Notables of the Saxbie family

Another 33 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Saxbie Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Saxbie family

Thousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Saxbie were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: John Saxby settled in Philadelphia in 1685 with his wife and five children.

The Saxbie Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Sit saxum firmum
Motto Translation: Let the stone be firm.